SATO CG4 Series Operator's Manual page 25

2.5 CONNECTIONS (cont'd)
2.5.2 To activate the connected interface
After connection, you need to configure the printer to operate on the connected interface.
Please perform the procedures to set the appropriate interface mode as describe in Section 3.5
1.
Operation Setting Mode.
In step 3 of this procedure, briefly press the FEED/LINE button repeatedly to select the interface mode
2.
according to your connection.
Connected Interface
ON LINE (POWER)
indications
ERROR
indications
2.5.3 Connecting the optional keypad/Scanner/Smart keyboard
The optional keypad, scanner or smart keyboard can be connected to the CG4 Series printer with RS-232C
interface terminal, thus providing a stand-alone function. This function offers advanced features of Format
Registration or Call Function without connecting to a host computer. You can use either Label Gallery or SBPL
commands for the format registration. As for the data required for call function, capture it as a barcode with a
scanner connected with CG4 Series printer.
Make sure that power cable is not connected to the
1.
printer.
Connect the cable from the optional device to the
2.
RS232C terminal at the back of the printer.
Note:
Make sure the connector is correctly oriented. Secure
the printer with one hand, and insert the connector firmly.
Set the printer for use with the connected device. Refer
3.
to Section 3.5 Operation Setting Mode and perform
the procedures to set the printer to Keypad mode or
Scanner/ Smart keyboard mode accordingly.
In step 3 of this procedure, briefly press of the FEED/
LINE button repeatedly until the respective lighting
sequence of the ON LINE (POWER) and ERROR indi-
cator is displayed.
Notes:
• If Keypad or Scanner/Smart keyboard mode is
selected, even if the device is not connected, other inter-
faces cannot be activated.
• Only compatible scanner, compatible smart keyboard
and SATO keypad can be connected to CG4 Series
printer. Refer to SATO sales representative for more
details.
CG4 Series Operator Manual
USB RS-232C
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An example of optional keypad
connection to the printer.
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